International stars coming down under for Groundwater CMF 2024!

17 July 2024

Held on the sunny Gold Coast this 18-20 October, Groundwater Country Music Festival (CMF) 2024 is back after a massive tenth year celebration in 2023!

In case you missed it, the first lineup announcement featured country favourites and Aussie icons alike, including Kasey Chambers, Shannon Noll, Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham plus many more.

We’re also stoked to bring together some international country stars down under for a country throw down in the city. Check them out below!

Tim Hicks (CAN)

Making his country label debut in 2013, Tim Hicks has continued to lead the way with his songwriting and style that has helped define today’s country music.

With a vast catalogue of highly praised releases that has earned him an array of awards along with multiple sold-out headlining dates and back-to-back tours, we can’t wait to party with Tim this October!

Gord Bamford (CAN)

Often called Australian country music’s best kept secret, the Aussie-born Canadian country music sensation is coming back home for his first ever Groundwater CMF!

As one of the most awarded artists in Canadian country music, Gord Bamford‘s chart topping singles and critically acclaimed albums has continued to enchant audiences worldwide.

Jim Lauderdale (USA)

A legend in the country music scene, two-time Grammy Award winning artist Jim Lauderdale has released 34 full length albums in his coveted career. 

His eclectic catalogue runs the gamut of roots styles, from bluegrass to R&B and his first love, traditional country music. Having been part of the country music ecosystem since 1991, we can’t wait to welcome him to Groundwater CMF!

Jenny Mitchell (NZ)

With a sound that is full of warmth, truth and family harmonies – Jenny Mitchell is a gifted storyteller that is the best of The Chicks and Norah Jones.

Coming over the ditch from New Zealand, her 2022 album ‘Tug of War’ was described by Rolling Stones as “her best work yet”. Now with two Golden Guitar nominations under her belt, Jenny is an act you won’t want to miss this year.

With plenty of homegrown and local artists also on the lineup, Broadbeach will be transforming into the ultimate country hot spot for three days of jam-packed tunes.

If you haven’t already, be sure to book your festival accommodation and check out our full first lineup announce below! 

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